‘Punisher’ provides audience with unnecessary gore
Revenge films tend to follow one of two routes: the stories are either deadly serious or stylized tomes you have to admire for their sheer visual gusto. “Punisher: War Zone”…
Slipknot album satisfies heavy metal listeners
Slipknot, the psychosocial Iowan, mega maniacal, extreme metal band recently released their fifth studio album on Roadrunner Records. Classifying the band after they released “Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses” in…
United Way soon to be implemented at UWRF
UW-River Falls students are in the process of starting a new chapter of the United Way on campus, a national organization started in 1887. It was founded in Denver, Colo.,…
‘Australia’ evokes disagreement amongst reviewers
Early on in “Australia,” as Nicole Kidman is shuttled across the Outback for the first time, she spies a kangaroo racing alongside her jeep. Immediately taken with its grace and…
‘Australia’ evokes disagreement amongst reviewers
It’s never a good sign when the projectionist tells you to pack a lunch before watching a movie. This happened to me when I went to go see “Australia,” a…
Band supplies listeners with originality, locality
As the music industry plunges into digital consumerism and online piracy, it becomes more difficult each forthcoming week to review a new artist. Artists nowadays are so incredibly paranoid about…
Taylor Swift hits charts, numerous demographics
Taylor Swift fans can thank Joe Jonas for being part of the inspiration behind her new album, “Fearless,” released Nov. 11. From your first love to the “one that got…
Swensen family produces successful alumni
There is something to be said for school spirit. But for Richard and Grace Swensen, that spirit runs far deeper than a school sweatshirt and subscription to the alumni newsletter.…
Campus newspaper delivers information, provides opportunity
At 10 p.m. Wednesday night some students are busy relaxing, while others are celebrating a successful hump day at the bar. But for a small group of students in North…
‘Quantum of Solace’ leaves out notorious ‘Bond’ action
Revenge is a dish best served cold. But in the case of “Quantum of Solace,” the 22nd Bond film, it is best served with gratuitous pulp. The first true sequel…
